2026 Rankings

Highest Energy Costs ZIP Codes in Mississippi — 2026

Last updated: October 18, 2026

532 ZIP codes ranked by Electricity Rate #1: ZIP 38601 (Abbeville, MS) - 14.5 c/kWh

Out of 532 ZIP codes with data in Mississippi, these are the highest-ranked areas for electricity rate. See also: National ZIP Codes with Highest Energy Costs | All Mississippi Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 532
Highest value 14.5 c/kWh
Median value 14.5 c/kWh
State Mississippi

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Electricity Rate Safety Score
1 38601 Abbeville MS 14.5 c/kWh —
2 38603 Ashland MS 14.5 c/kWh —
3 38606 Batesville MS 14.5 c/kWh —
4 38610 Blue Mountain MS 14.5 c/kWh —
5 38611 Byhalia MS 14.5 c/kWh 93/100
6 38614 Clarksdale MS 14.5 c/kWh —
7 38617 Coahoma MS 14.5 c/kWh —
8 38618 Coldwater MS 14.5 c/kWh —
9 38619 Como MS 14.5 c/kWh —
10 38620 Courtland MS 14.5 c/kWh —
11 38621 Crenshaw MS 14.5 c/kWh —
12 38622 Crowder MS 14.5 c/kWh —
13 38623 Darling MS 14.5 c/kWh —
14 38625 Dumas MS 14.5 c/kWh —
15 38626 Dundee MS 14.5 c/kWh —
16 38627 Etta MS 14.5 c/kWh —
17 38629 Falkner MS 14.5 c/kWh —
18 38631 Friars Point MS 14.5 c/kWh —
19 38632 Hernando MS 14.5 c/kWh 90/100
20 38633 Hickory Flat MS 14.5 c/kWh —
21 38635 Holly Springs MS 14.5 c/kWh —
22 38637 Horn Lake MS 14.5 c/kWh 92/100
23 38639 Jonestown MS 14.5 c/kWh —
24 38641 Lake Cormorant MS 14.5 c/kWh 93/100
25 38642 Lamar MS 14.5 c/kWh —
26 38643 Lambert MS 14.5 c/kWh —
27 38644 Lula MS 14.5 c/kWh —
28 38645 Lyon MS 14.5 c/kWh —
29 38646 Marks MS 14.5 c/kWh —
30 38647 Michigan City MS 14.5 c/kWh —
31 38650 Myrtle MS 14.5 c/kWh —
32 38651 Nesbit MS 14.5 c/kWh 90/100
33 38652 New Albany MS 14.5 c/kWh —
34 38654 Olive Branch MS 14.5 c/kWh 97/100
35 38655 Oxford MS 14.5 c/kWh —
36 38658 Pope MS 14.5 c/kWh —
37 38659 Potts Camp MS 14.5 c/kWh —
38 38661 Red Banks MS 14.5 c/kWh —
39 38663 Ripley MS 14.5 c/kWh —
40 38664 Robinsonville MS 14.5 c/kWh —
41 38665 Sarah MS 14.5 c/kWh —
42 38666 Sardis MS 14.5 c/kWh —
43 38668 Senatobia MS 14.5 c/kWh —
44 38670 Sledge MS 14.5 c/kWh —
45 38671 Southaven MS 14.5 c/kWh 95/100
46 38672 Southaven MS 14.5 c/kWh 100/100
47 38673 Taylor MS 14.5 c/kWh —
48 38674 Tiplersville MS 14.5 c/kWh —
49 38676 Tunica MS 14.5 c/kWh —
50 38677 University MS 14.5 c/kWh —
51 38680 Walls MS 14.5 c/kWh 94/100
52 38683 Walnut MS 14.5 c/kWh —
53 38685 Waterford MS 14.5 c/kWh —
54 38701 Greenville MS 14.5 c/kWh —
55 38703 Greenville MS 14.5 c/kWh —
56 38720 Alligator MS 14.5 c/kWh —
57 38721 Anguilla MS 14.5 c/kWh —
58 38722 Arcola MS 14.5 c/kWh —
59 38725 Benoit MS 14.5 c/kWh —
60 38726 Beulah MS 14.5 c/kWh —
61 38730 Boyle MS 14.5 c/kWh —
62 38732 Cleveland MS 14.5 c/kWh 94/100
63 38736 Doddsville MS 14.5 c/kWh —
64 38737 Drew MS 14.5 c/kWh —
65 38738 Parchman MS 14.5 c/kWh —
66 38740 Duncan MS 14.5 c/kWh 98/100
67 38744 Glen Allan MS 14.5 c/kWh —
68 38745 Grace MS 14.5 c/kWh —
69 38746 Gunnison MS 14.5 c/kWh —
70 38748 Hollandale MS 14.5 c/kWh —
71 38751 Indianola MS 14.5 c/kWh —
72 38753 Inverness MS 14.5 c/kWh —
73 38754 Isola MS 14.5 c/kWh —
74 38756 Leland MS 14.5 c/kWh —
75 38759 Merigold MS 14.5 c/kWh 96/100
76 38760 Metcalfe MS 14.5 c/kWh —
77 38761 Moorhead MS 14.5 c/kWh —
78 38762 Mound Bayou MS 14.5 c/kWh —
79 38764 Pace MS 14.5 c/kWh —
80 38765 Panther Burn MS 14.5 c/kWh —
81 38767 Rena Lara MS 14.5 c/kWh —
82 38768 Rome MS 14.5 c/kWh —

Methodology

Energy cost rankings use EIA residential electricity rate data by utility service area, mapped to ZIP codes. Rates are in cents per kilowatt-hour (c/kWh). The national average is approximately 16-17 c/kWh. High energy costs combined with older housing stock indicate significant homeowner burden.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-10-18.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are energy costs included in home safety?

Energy burden is a key factor in home affordability and livability. ZIP codes with high electricity rates and older housing stock face compounding costs: higher bills, more expensive repairs, and greater risk of deferred maintenance that leads to safety hazards.

How can homeowners reduce energy costs?

Federal and state rebates are available for insulation, heat pumps, weatherization, and solar panels. The Inflation Reduction Act provides up to $14,000 in home energy rebates. Check energystar.gov/rebates for eligibility.

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